Match each cloud deployment model to its description.
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Shared infrastructure over the internet
Dedicated to a single organization
Combination of public and private
Shared by several organizations with common concerns
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Public cloud: Owned by third-party provider, accessible over internet, multi-tenant
Deployment models define ownership and access scope. Public is third-party multi-tenant; private is single-tenant; hybrid combines models; community is shared by like-minded organizations. Common errors include swapping definitions between hybrid and community.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Public cloud: Owned by third-party provider, accessible over internet, multi-tenant
Why this is correct
Public cloud is defined by third-party ownership and multi-tenant internet-based access.
Private cloud: Owned by third-party provider, accessible over internet, multi-tenant
Why it's wrong here
This definition describes public cloud, not private. Private cloud is dedicated to a single organization.
Private cloud: Owned by organization, for exclusive use, on-premises or hosted
Why this is correct
Private cloud is used exclusively by one organization and can be on-premises or hosted.
Hybrid cloud: Combination of two or more models linked together
Why this is correct
Hybrid cloud connects multiple deployment models (e.g., public and private).
Community cloud: Shared by several organizations with common concerns
Why this is correct
Community cloud is shared among organizations with shared interests.
Hybrid cloud: Shared by several organizations with common concerns
Why it's wrong here
This definition describes community cloud, not hybrid.
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